How to pick a wine for a dinner party
2010-01-08 09:45:12
With so many choices out there in Beijing, sometimes it's hard to choose a wine to drink or bring to a dinner party based on just a price. Probably at one time or another we have all gone by the Beijing rule, if it's under 100 yuan it probably won't taste as good as something over 100 yuan. That is only partially true.
Where to pick up the ideal gown for the bustling bride-to-be
2010-01-07 09:12:42
A shopping guide about where to pick up the ideal gown for the bustling bride-to-be.
Dresses that don't break the bridal bank
2010-01-07 09:07:51
A wedding gown heaven with unique styles and cheap prices in Wukesong camera market on Wukesong street in western Beijing.
Frills to thrill on the big day
2010-01-07 09:04:40
Tsai Mei Yueh is a wedding dress designer from Taiwan who has gained fame in the international fashion society, having won Best Fashion Designer and Best Wedding Dress in the China Fashion Week.
Basking in tropical humility
2010-01-07 08:44:32
I've been in Hawaii. Here in Honolulu, the sky is insanely blue and when people say it's "foggy" outside they refer to clouds draping over mountain sides.
New bar street takes shape
2010-01-07 08:40:25
A bar opening tomorrow on Beiluoguxiang is the latest example of a growing trend that has seen shops take advantage of the street's proximity to Nanluoguxiang (NLGX) Pedestrian Street, minus the cost, the kitsch and the chaos.
Artist in residence
2010-01-06 09:24:48
Chi Peng, 28, is a rising Beijing star in contemporary art. His photo art has been exhibited around the globe in cities including Paris, Prague, Amsterdam and Stockholm.
Plants and flowers grow in popularity
2010-01-06 09:23:14
Beginning in 2008, naturalism became a fashion in decoration. Its essence is using plant and animal prints as elements. Materials are natural, with subjects such as shells, rocks, flowers the prominent features using the colors of sand, stone, water and plants.
'Designer is like a mind reader'
2010-01-06 09:23:07
While many professionals look for emerging trends that will help define the new year, top interior designers say the overriding pattern will remain the same in 2010 - how to meet client needs and help them express themselves in their own homes.
Public transport paralyzed after snowstorm
2010-01-05 09:04:18
The city's public transport remained chaotic yesterday as thousands of local commuters battled with the biting cold at bus stops that saw much longer bus intervals.
The popular magic of 'wind and water'
2010-01-04 09:23:34
As 2010 dawns, the turning of a decade gives people a great opportunity to get their affairs in order - and for some, fengshui too.
Commuters stranded by cabbies across capital
2010-01-04 08:55:48
With the heavy snow and cold weather, taking a taxi was a headache for commuters yesterday as the most experienced drivers in the city kept off the icy roads.